11/23/18 2nd Annual Green Friday Lower Salt River Cleanup Project

346 volunteers, including 109 youth volunteers, met in the 2nd parking lot at Phon D Sutton Recreation Area and hiked upriver, crossing at its lowest point to access trash from a part of the river rarely seen. Volunteers found a lot of old trash, like beer and soda cans from the 1970's, as well as sheets, boom boxes, clothing, hats, shoes, inner tubes, glass beer bottles, a heavy trash can, and much more.

Photo courtesy of Robert Coonrod

We asked the community to think differently about the day after Thanksgiving and start a new tradition with us. We are grateful to everyone who joined us and helped make a huge impact on the Lower Salt River. Green Friday is a day to #OptOutside, give back, and help keep outdoor recreation and wilderness areas clean and open for the public to enjoy. Join us next year for the 3rd Annual Green Friday Cleanup and check out pictures from the Inaugural Green Friday Cleanup HERE.

Photo courtesy of Robert Coonrod

We would like to thank the following organizations for their support of this event:

Photos courtesy of Robert Coonrod

At noon, everyone met back at the picnic area for a delicious BBQ lunch donated by American Way Market Cafe in Chandler. Volunteers were treated to BBQ pork and turkey sandwiches, coleslaw and chips. Thank you so much to everyone at American Way Market Cafe for sharing your amazing BBQ with everyone and showing your support for what the volunteers accomplished on Green Friday.